Dr. Trevor Wahlquist explains the difference between neurosurgeons and back surgeons and offers guidelines to help you choose the right specialist.
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Dr. Wahlquists explains how bulging discs cause pain and discusses the factors that make surgery a good treatment option.
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Dr. Wahlquist explains how herniated disc symptoms are treated. A herniated disc can be a painful condition. Fortunately, in most cases, the discomfort resolves with time and conservative nonsurgical...
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Summit Orthopedics is pleased to announce that Dr. Anderson was selected to present research at the 2017 IFFAS conference in Portugal. Dr. Anderson receives international recognition for research work...
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At least 90 percent of people over the age of 30 have at least one episode of back pain, and most of this pain is the result of a...
Playing sports has positive benefits for your child’s physical and social development. However, we explain why athletic diversity is safer and more healthful for young athletes than early specialization...
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We explain what cartilage is and how it functions in our joints. Most of us take for granted the smooth, painless movements we use to set a table, open...
New studies suggest that seniors may be able to slow the deterioration of bones and joints with exercise, but how much exercise will do the trick? We’ve got general...